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aghast

[uh-gast, uh-gahst] / əˈgæst, əˈgɑst /


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During oral argument in that case, Justice Antonin Scalia was aghast that anyone would think public school students have a right to advocate for legal marijuana.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Robinson's eyes wide with delight, Conway aghast at a review that showed enough of leg stump was being clipped.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

People watching stars head from the Carlyle to the Met Gala were aghast when a ‘furious’ woman tried to enter the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Everyone John meets in “I Swear” is either aghast by his tics or accepts them without struggle.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

“It was only a suggestion,” Matt said, aghast at the reaction he’d provoked.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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